ADA - About the company
ADA is an unfunded company based in Thomastown (Australia), founded in 1913 by Léa Steinacker. It operates as a Manufacturer of defence apparel. ADA has not raised any funding yet. The company has 368 active competitors, including 3 funded and 14 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like MKU, BCB International and ArmorSource.
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Founded Year
1913
Location
Thomastown, Australia
Stage
Unfunded
Ranked
21st among 368 active competitors
Employee Count
1,949 as on Jun 30, 2026
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ADA's funding and investors
ADA has not raised any funding rounds yet.
ADA's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of ADA is Léa Steinacker.
Here are the details of ADA's key team members:
- Léa Steinacker: Co-Founder & Shareholder of ADA.
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ADA's employee count trend
ADA has 1,949 employees as of Jun 26. Here is ADA's employee count trend over the years:
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ADA's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of ADA include MKU, BCB International and ArmorSource. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of ADA, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Manufacturer of electro-optic systems, ballistic protection gear, and maintenance solutions for defense platforms and personnel | - | 52/100 | ||
2nd | BCB International 1854, Cardiff (United Kingdom), Acquired | Manufacturer of military and outdoor equipment, including personal protective equipment. The company supplies a range of products for defense, police, and marine applications. This includes survival gear, camouflage systems, and first aid kits. They also offer products for retail sale in the outdoor and camping sectors. A focus is on providing equipment for personal protection and specialized military needs. | - | - | 49/100 |
3rd | ArmorSource 2005, Newark (United States), Unfunded | Manufacturer of ballistic helmets and head protection solutions | - | - | 45/100 |
4th | Blackhawk 1993, Virginia Beach (United States), Unfunded | Manufacturer of holsters, tactical gear, duty gear, bags, packs, and accessories | - | - | 44/100 |
5th | Integris Composites 1994, Vienna (United States), Acquired | A designer, engineer, and manufacturer of high-performance survivability and composite solutions | - | 44/100 | |
6th | Alternative Ballistics 2012, Poway (United States), Seed | Developer of less-lethal firearm attachment for law enforcement and security personnel | $40K | - | 43/100 |
7th | TrackingPoint 2011, Pflugerville (United States), Acquired | Precision optics and firearm technology for enhanced shooting accuracy and performance | $33.2M | 40/100 | |
8th | Avon Technologies 2024, Melksham (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Company that specializes in designing and manufacturing respiratory protection systems, underwater rebreathers, and CBRN protection solutions for military, law enforcement, and other high-risk industries | - | - | 40/100 |
9th | HighCom Armor 1997, Columbus (United States), Acquired | Provider of body armor and personal protective equipment services | - | - | 40/100 |
10th | ![]() Andres Industries Germany, Public | Manufacturer of thermal imaging devices, iPad protection shells, and accessories | - | - | 40/100 |
21st | Manufacturer of defence apparel | - | - | 30/100 |
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ADA's Investments and acquisitions
ADA has acquired LEGEAR. ADA has not made any investments as of now.Reports related to ADA
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News related to ADA
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Australian Defence Apparel steps up supply chain securityAustralian Manufacturing Forum•Jul 21, 2023•ADA
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New defence apparel partnership embraces systems engineeringAustralian Manufacturing Forum•Mar 21, 2023•Novasystems, ADA
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